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5 Lessons Learned from Doves

Doves, has been out for a few weeks (and is now available in paperback!). One of our favorite parts of the writing process is that we learn so much about a story once it’s out of our hands and into … Continue reading

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Genre expectations and personal history

A few weeks ago, a journalist asked me during an interview what I thought of Fifty Shades of Grey. I said that since I haven’t read it, I don’t really have an opinion and we moved on to other topics. But … Continue reading

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When writing contemporary romance means predicting the future (and wishing we hadn’t).

To a large extent, Racheline and I try not to predict the future when we write Love in Los Angeles. A lot of times, that can be hard. Love in Los Angeles is ultimately going to be a six-book series … Continue reading

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The magic and witchery of cowriting – and what we do with it

Cowriting is difficult. Finding someone who’s interested in telling the same sorts of stories, with the same kind of intensity as you, can sometimes feel impossible. But when it works and we’re working in sync with someone else, to tell … Continue reading

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Paul, Alex, and Liam: A love triangle, or not a love triangle?

We were surprised when, in the reader response to Starling, we heard from a lot of people who said they really enjoyed the Alex/Paul/Liam love triangle. We absolutely adore the Alex/Liam relationship in all its forms, and to be entirely … Continue reading

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We inherited a dachshund farm, and you won’t believe what happens next.

We always love visiting The Hat Party with Raine O’Tierney, and this time was no exception. Follow the link to hear us talk about unicorns, pep talks, and what we’d do if  we inherited a dachshund farm. Read more at … Continue reading

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All the stories you have to make up when you’re writing a backstage story

When Racheline and I first set out to write Love in Los Angeles, our backstage romance about the decidedly unglamorous parts of life in the film and television industry, we didn’t think about one thing: All of the fictional films … Continue reading

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A few things you might not know about Doves

Give us a little insight into your main characters! Who are they? None of them are easy people. All of them are a little bit broken. Alex, our protagonist (we hesitate to use the word “hero” — neither of these … Continue reading

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Victor and the many magical ways to make grilled cheese

In some ways, I’m not a cook at all. I don’t own any fancy tools, I don’t use cookbooks, and I rarely plan meals out in advance.  But I am the person who will look into the refrigerator and make … Continue reading

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“Needs more glamour:” Fantasy vs Reality in Love in Los Angeles

One of the first notes my co-writer and I got from our editor on Starling, book 1 in the Love in Los Angeles series was, “Needs more glamor.”  After all, this is a series about fame and the backstage lives … Continue reading

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